The NCHSAA wouldnít grant an extension for Saturdayís Eastern Carolina 2A conference wrestling tournament, forcing the league to cancel the event and ending the area grapplersí regular season.

Inclement weather threatened the safety of teams that had to travel to host South Lenoir in Deep Run.

ďSome of the back roads havenít been done, and we didnít want anyone to go out and get hurt,Ē said SL Athletic Director Lisa Smith. ďThe superintendent felt that it was best for the safety of the kids that we not do it.Ē

Because the wrestling season was brought to an abrupt end, NCHSAA state playoffs will begin Tuesday with Ayden-Grifton and North Lenoir having guaranteed berths. Smith said South Lenoir will wait for playoff seeding to be released to determine if the Blue Devils have a wild card spot.